I think, in the U.S., we have such a focus on the physicality, on being the best athlete, that it sort of overshadows the football aspect of it. Christen Press Read Quote
I encourage all players to work to be their best, which includes looking for opportunities beyond the playing field. Christen Press Read Quote
For a long time growing up, I thought that everything happens for a reason and it’s kind of already written. But as I’ve grown and learned various things, I think that the most important moment is the one that you’re in, and that’s the only moment that matters, that you can really control. The future is unknown, and the past is history. Christen Press Read Quote
The European leagues have been there a long time, the coaches have been there, the clubs have been there, there’s history to the teams. There’s already that football support culture. Christen Press Read Quote
We stress out over things we can’t control. So if something is a stressor, you can just simply take the power away from it by focusing on something else. Christen Press Read Quote
If I simply stay in that moment on the pitch and read the game, I can do so much more. Christen Press Read Quote
I find the ball, and I think, ‘Where’s the ball going, and where do I need to go?’ It just puts me back in the game, and it’s the simplest thing, but it’s become sort of like my soccer mantra. I simply use the ball as my focus point and move back into position, and the distracting thoughts disappear, and I’m right back in the game. Christen Press Read Quote
On game days, I do yoga as just a really short routine. It’s more to warm up and to calm down in the morning. Christen Press Read Quote
With yoga, it works every part of the body and increases range of motion. People think you get super flexible and you lose your power in sport. I’m getting back to normal because I’m so wound up and tight. Christen Press Read Quote
Wherever I am, I always do yoga every day. I think it’s so important for my physical health in sport. Christen Press Read Quote
